Don’t just watch your data usage — control it!
Most phones have a default setting that sends a warning when you are about to exceed your data limit. By then there often isn’t enough time to do anything before you get slapped with penalties. This is especially true if you’re on a multi-user data plan. Simply look for the Data Usage menu somewhere near the top of your system settings list (if it isn’t there, look for it under the More caption). You can change the setting to warn you earlier. Or, if there is a member of your data plan who hogs all the data, you can change the setting on that phone to turn off at a data point of your own choosing.

Read More: The Latest Innovation for Your Android is Here

Change the setting for your lock timeout.
There are many reasons you might want to change the amount of time it takes before you have to re-enter your password. Perhaps you live with someone nosey, and you want to have the lockout kick in immediately. Or maybe you’re tired of having to enter your code every two seconds. Either way, it’s time to switch to the time frame that works for you. To make the change, look in the Security menu for the option you want.

Improve Your Use of Google Now
Google Now gets all kinds of kudos as one of Android’s best innovations. If you have Marshmallow, you can make it even more useful. Try Google Now on Tap, which you can access with a long press on the Home button from any screen or in the midst of any app. You need a few extra steps to activate it for the first time, but once you’re set-up, Google Now will be there ready to provide the info you need with, well, a simple touch of a button.

While you’re making sure your Android phone is the best it can be, you should also make certain that you are using PSafe’s products to keep your device safe, secure, and running smoothly.

Start by simply typing “Where’s my phone” into the Google search bar. Here’s what to do next:

1. After you’ve typed the phrase and pressed enter, Google will take you to a screen that tells you to sign into your Google accounts. If you have more than one device, it will also prompt you to click on the device you need to locate.
2. Click on the screen and you’ll be directed to a page to enter your Google login credentials.
3. Once you’re logged in, a message will pop up asking you for your permission for Android Device Manager to use your location. Click “Allow.”
4. Another message will pop up from Android Device Manager telling you the location information might not be accurate. Click “Accept.”
5. The Device Manager will then show your phone’s location on Google Maps. You can zoom in further on the map if you need to see your phone’s exact location.
6. If you still can’t find your phone, you can click on the “Ring” button, and Google search will ring your phone for 5 minutes until you power it off. You can also “Lock” your phone’s screen or “Erase” your data if you think your phone’s lost for good.

Read More: How to Best Utilize Google’s Voice Assistant

If you want to find a new location, you can also send a search from Google Maps on your computer to your phone. Here are the steps:

1. Check to see that you’re signed in to the same Google account on both your computer and your phone.
2. Open Google Maps on your phone and your computer.
3. Find your intended location on your computer’s Google Maps.
4. Below the search bar, there is an option to “Send to your phone.” Click this button.
5. Choose the phone where you want your Google Map search sent.

As you’re searching for your lost phone or hard-to-find place with Google search, you don’t want anyone to take your information. So, download DFNDR’s antivirus protection now.